Testimonials
Type 1 diabetes, haemophilia, stroke and
Huntington’s Disease can have a devastating effect on an
individual and their family.
For children diagnosed with diabetes
they can expect a life where they require daily doses of artificial
insulin just to survive.
They need to get used to pricking their finger and drawing
blood before every meal and counting the carbohydrates in everything
they eat.
LCT aims to improve the quality of life
for diabetes sufferers’ around
the world.
Michael
Nicki
Peter
Michael
When did you develop diabetes and
how has it affected your life?
I’ve had diabetes for probably over 30 years now. It
takes over your life, you can’t do anything without
thinking am I doing the right thing. I need to constantly
control my blood sugar levels and think how long is it to
my next meal. If I go for a run or bike ride I have to bring
a snack with me and make sure I have glucose tablets with
me at all times.
What did the treatment do for you?
The islet cell transplant reduced my need for insulin by
about 30 per cent. My immune system became more robust.
Before the treatment, I used to catch colds all the time.
For the last nine years I have hardly had a cold or the
flu.
Nicki
When did you develop diabetes and
how has it affected your life?
I was diagnosed at age three and I’ve been told things
can get pretty tricky when you get into your thirties. I’m
someone who wants to live a very long and very full life and
that’s why I got involved.
What did the treatment do for you?
I had the transplant when I was 16 and it was the best three
months of my life. I had a whole lot more energy, a whole
lot more feeling of wellbeing, my blood sugars were more
controlled. It knocked out the highs and lows which means
you can lead a much more normal life.
Peter
When did you develop diabetes and how
has it affected your life?
At the age of 9 I was diagnosed with diabetes. I am desperate
for a cure. At some stage it’s probably going to kill
me, so anything I can do to mitigate that is worthwhile.
What did the treatment do for you?
For about six weeks, I was off artificial insulin. My blood
sugar was at levels of what a normal person would expect.
The freedom was wonderful.
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